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1998 Ford Escort axle replacement?

I have a 1998 Ford Escort and we are trying to replace the driver's side front axle however we cannot get the CV joint out, everyone says to just pry it out with a pry bar but it is not budging does anyone have any idea how to get it out?

Amy
May 2009
do you mean outer cv joint or inner ? if outer you will need to remove cv gaiter clips,and if you wipe away grease from middle,where shaft fits you should see an area where centre is ground down this is where retaining clip can be accessed- you will need some external circlip pliers to open up clip then joint assy will come off [you can make do with some long nose pliers and open instead of close them. as for inner casing you usually have to use a lever and give it a sharp tap with hammer to release it. hope this helps

k
May 2009
It actually does pop out - but its best to use two pry bars, and give them a good jerk.

John
May 2009
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